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Athletes use discipline, competitive spirit to their advantage

Does success in competitive sports translate to success in the business world? Traits like determination, discipline, competitive spirit and adaptability don't go by the wayside when athletes enter new careers, says Sara Pearce in a...

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Mandy Powers Norrell falls short in bid for Lt. Governor

South Carolina Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell, a 1995 Furman graduate, fell short in her bid on Tuesday to become the state’s next Lt. Governor. She was the running mate of state Rep. James Smith, who...

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Charles Davis to speak at Upcountry History Museum-Furman Nov. 14

Charles Davis, Furman’s First Gentleman and author of “In the Kitchen at White Oaks,” will be the featured guest at the Lunchbox Learning series Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman. The program runs...

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Furman alum elected to Congress

Furman alum David Trone won Maryland’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday night, defeating Republican Amie Hoeber. Trone graduated from Furman in 1977 and is a member of the university’s Board of Trustees. You can read more...

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Calling all innovative, unique and up-and-coming colleges

When College Consensus put together a list of 50 “underrated” colleges in the U.S. that are doing great things, Furman came in at No. 13. According to the website, these schools are “doing something unique,...

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FUPO listed among top 25 university departments

The Furman University Police Department has been named to the list of Top 25 University Departments by Safe Campus, the National Campus Safety Summit. Earning the No. 11 spot, Furman is recognized for outstanding dedication to...

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Why Europe needs Alex Stubb

Former Finnish prime minister and Furman alum Alexander Stubb ’93 is seeking to become the next president of the European Commission. Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Brent Nelsen, who taught Stubb at Furman and...

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Art department chair Ross McClain speaks about “What Really Matters?” Nov. 15

Furman Associate Professor of Art Ross McClain will speak Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on campus. A reception in the Bryan Garden Room follows his address. [caption id="attachment_37347" align="alignright" width="333"]...

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Symphonic Winds in concert Nov. 16

The Furman Symphonic Winds will present its annual fall concert Friday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. in McAlister Auditorium on the Furman University campus. The CLP concert, “Fall Classics,” is open to the public and...

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Hosting opportunities

Wall Street may not visit the Upstate in search of employees. So Furman made a way for those potential employees to drop in on Wall Street. The university’s new Paladin Career Treks Program gives students...

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The 50 Most Beautiful Colleges in America

Architectural Digest has named Furman among “The 50 Most Beautiful Colleges in America.” “With their vast collections of buildings, it’s no wonder that college campuses are architectural gems,” the magazine says. “We’ve gone across the...

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Atlanta Groundbreaker Awards

Furman University Board of Trustees member John C. Yates has blazed a trail for Atlanta’s tech ecosystem for more than 30 years. He cofounded the Southeastern Software Association, the Southeastern Medical Device Association, and the Technology Association of...

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